Introduction to magic (Vol. 1 : rituals and practical techniques for the magus)

by Julius Evola

Other authorsMichael Moynihan
Paper Book, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

133.4/3

Collection

Publication

Rochester, Vt. : Inner Traditions, c2001.

Description

The rites, practices, and texts collected by the mysterious UR group for the use of aspiring mages. * Rare Hermetic texts published in English for the first time. * Includes instructions for developing psychic and magical powers. In 1927 Julius Evola and other leading Italian intellectuals formed the mysterious UR group. Their goal: to bring their individual egos into a state of superhuman power and awareness in which they could act "magically" on the world. Their methods: the practice of ancient Tantric and Buddhist rituals and the study of rare Hermetic texts. So successful were they that rumors spread throughout Italy of the group's power, and Mussolini himself became quite fearful of them. Now for the first time in English Introduction to Magic collects the rites, practices, and knowledge of the UR group for the use of aspiring mages. Included in Introduction to Magic are instructions for creating an etheric double, speaking words of power, using fragrances, interacting with entities, and creating a "magical chain." Among the arcane texts translated are the Tibetan teachings of the Thunderbolt Diamond Path, the Mithraic mystery cult's "Grand Papyrus of Paris," and the Greco-Egyptian magical text De Mysteriis. Anyone who has exhausted the possibilities of the mundane world and is ready to take the steps necessary to purify the soul in the light of knowledge and the fire of dedication will find a number of expert mentors here.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jacklund
Collection of writings from the UR Group, a group of magic practitioners from the 20s and 30s in Italy, including Julius Evola, who edited the collection. Very uneven, but extremely interesting and illuminating, collection of writings

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Language

Original language

Italian

Physical description

xxxviii, 376 p.; 23 cm

ISBN

9780892816248

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